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World Track guide, foreign rivals

Who stands in Great Britain's way on their path to a second year of world domination?

American Taylor Phinney is the standout competitor in the individual pursuit, with his times at the last World Cup event in Copenhagen putting him on a different level to his rivals.

In the team pursuit, New Zealand have retained the core of their Olympic team and could challenge the young GB line-up in the final but Australia have a young squad who could also join the sub-four-minute club.

The hopes of the Polish home crowd will be with scratch rider Rafal Ratajczyk, who won world championship silver in 2006, bronze in 2007 and came fourth in Copenhagen last month.

Thursday, 1810 GMT approx: Men's 15km scratch race final
Thursday, 2020 GMT approx: Men's individual pursuit final
Friday, 2005 GMT approx: Men's team pursuit final



see also
Velodrome guide
17 Mar 06 |  Cycling
Chris Hoy's track bike guide
02 Oct 08 |  Get Involved

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